The Changing World

Lately I have been continually finding myself wishing to be kid again. Not only is responsibility and adulthood a pain, but the world I live in now is becoming stranger and more foreign to me the older I get. Ask any kid on the street what a smurf is, and you'll see what I mean.

For example, many of the things I learned as a kid are no longer true. Case in point- Pluto. In a recent move by the astrological society of the world, Pluto has been officially demoted from a planet to a "dwarf," as well as its moon.

This isn't the first time my world's been rearranged. Little Ceasers (in Idaho at least) has recently made the decision to no longer carry anything but large pizza, most of which being the five dollar "hot 'n ready" pepperoni, thus eliminating the source of its catch phrase "Pizza, Pizza" by phasing out the double pizza deal that came on the cardboard sheet with the paper sheath. I remember once when I was a kid, my Mom would buy the 'Pizza, Pizza" deal and take us to a park for lunch. Now, that's impossible.

*sigh* I suppose that there are things that need to change, but it would be nice if someone asked me once in awhile. That's all I'm saying.

Perhaps that's just the way the world works. Maybe we judge the passing of time and the growth of our personalities not by the years but by change? Perhaps growing old has nothing to do with years passing but rather with the changes that those years bring. After all, age if often recognized by the changes that occur in our body, and the wisdom of age comes with the changes in our thinking that have occurred due to the experiences we've had.

Maybe I'm fooling myself, but maybe change is something that we must learn to endure, and maybe, to control. After all, getting fit is nothing more than a change in diet and habit. While they seem like big changes, when compared to the changes in the world they're barely a drop in the bucket.

In closing, consider this- if a planet can be changed overnight by a decision made by a group of people, imagine how much power we must have to affect change in our own lives.

Why I want to be like Silent Bob

Well, the first question is probably going to be "why not write about any of the topics you mentioned last time?" Well, because no one reads this anyway, so who cares? And in response to "Always Smiling," well, go be bored somewhere else.

I've recently started watching the Kevin Smith movies again. Not sure why, really. I went to see clerks 2 with a friend and really fell back in love with the characters. My personal favorite, however, has always been Silent Bob.

Not only is he a bigger fella (a characteristic I can relate to more and more as the years go by), but he only speaks when he needs to, which is a trait I have always admired in people. As an established motormouth, I've grown used to people ignoring me and tuning me out because they assume that what I say isn't very important. And I do have to admit, quantity certainly does seem to lessen quality.

I've always thought of the silent people as the truly wise ones, because they, more than anyone else, seem to realize the true valuelessness of words. Sure, words can be useful, when used correctly, but more times than not they merely complicate the situation by adding misunderstanding to disagreement.

I've often thought of going silent, only speaking when asked or when it's important, but I can't (and yes, I do see the humor in my discussing this topic on my blog). I wish I could be though. Because I like thought of people thinking back and remembering me for the important stuff I had to say, rather than the worthless and forgettable rabble that I spend most of my time dispensing.

The Return of the Cynic

So, I'm back. Yes, I know, after a month of peace a quiet one has to ask "can I deal with Mike's opinion on a regular basis?" well, I don't know. Sounds like a personal question that requires a whole lot of soul searching and prayer.

Anyway, what to talk about. I could give a detailed explanation of what I've been up to for the last month. I could also go on a little bit about the close mindedness of the residents of the "Mormon corridor." I could even reflect on the significance of the last few days (both my birthday and the anniversary of a life threatening surgery). So, the question is, what do YOU want to hear about?

A. Why BYU-I pisses me off
B. Mormons and the rating system
C. Those other movies this summer
D. How I learned what life is about (without learning anything new)
E. Where the hell have I been for the last month?

Please select the topic that most interests you, leave me a comment with your vote, and the winning topic will be featured in my next blog (which will be in 2-3 days). Think of it as one more way Price of Eggs in China goes out of its way to please and serve the customer.